Comparative and Global Pedagogies Equity, Access and Democracy in Education /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Zajda, Joseph (Editor), Davies, Lynn (Editor), Majhanovich, Suzanne (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2008.
• Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research ; 2
• Subjects: Education.; International education.; Comparative education.; Curriculums (Courses of study).; Education > Curricula.; Educational policy.; ducation and state.; Educational sociology.; Teaching.; Education and sociology.; Sociology, Educational.; International and Comparative Education.; Curriculum Studies.; Educational Policy and Politics.; Sociology of Education.; Teaching and Teacher Education.

This book critically examines equality, equity and democracy in education, globally as well as from various perspectives. Globally, there are increasing arguments both for the democratization of education and for the use of education to promote a democratic society. It is argued that democratic scho...